In a one-sided affair at the T20 World Cup 2024, Australia crushed Namibia by 9 wickets, securing their spot in the Super Eight stage. The match, held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, saw Australia's bowlers, led by Adam Zampa, restrict Namibia to a paltry total of 72 runs.
Namibia won the toss and chose to bat first, but their innings never really took off. Zampa was the star of the show, picking up 4 wickets for just 12 runs in his 4 overs. He was well supported by Marcus Stoinis, who chipped in with 2 wickets. Only Gerhard Erasmus (36) and Zane Green (18) managed to reach double figures for Namibia.
In response, Australia made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 5.4 overs. Travis Head was the star of the show, smashing 34 runs off just 17 balls, including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes. David Warner also chipped in with a quickfire 20 off 8 balls.
Australia's win was their second in the tournament, and they now have 4 points from 2 matches. They will next face Sri Lanka on June 16 in their final group match. Namibia, on the other hand, have lost both their matches so far, and will need to win their remaining match against Sri Lanka on June 13 to have any chance of qualifying for the Super Eight stage.
The match was a stark reminder of the gulf in class between the top teams and the minnows in international cricket. While Australia are one of the favorites to win the tournament, Namibia are a relatively inexperienced side, and it showed in their performance. However, they can take heart from the fact that they managed to put up a fight against a much stronger team, and will look to build on this performance in their remaining matches.
Overall, it was a comprehensive performance from Australia, who showed why they are considered one of the top teams in the world. They will now look to carry this momentum into their remaining matches and make a strong push for the title.
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